Feb 3, First Friday Opening of a group show at the Stang Gallery in Effingham. Location on Washington Street next to the American Legion. Hours 6-9. Artists include Jan von Bokel, John Gabb, Sandra Lautrup, more….plus live music Feb 7-10  Juried exhibition entry delivery at Shr

Jan VonBokel will once again hold an “Exploring Watercolor” workshop at the Hendelmeyer Park District building.  The class will produce a watercolor and ink piece.  The class is scheduled for Monday, January 9 at 6 pm.  Cost of the workshop is $20 and all supplies are p

Dee Siegmund will conduct a workshop on Saturday, January 21 in transparent oil (or perhaps watercolor).The workshop will be held from 9 to 4.  Dee will have material lists at the meeting and the venue for the workshop will be announced. To sign up phone Becky Marcussen at 217-343-28

Painting I will be offered at the Effingham Kluthe Center during the Spring semester. The class may be taken for 3 hrs credit or audited. The “free for seniors” has taken a new twist as they are now charging the activity fee and materials fee which totals about $93. The cl

To all Sullivan Art Club members and friends— We’re back! After a spring and summer break, the Sullivan Art Club is beginning to function again!  A meeting place has been found—The Coffee Bean in Sullivan.  We will give it a trial-run next month (Nov. 5).  I will be conductin

The Southern Illinois Art Workshop is to be held October 21, 22, and 23. John Gabb is one of two instructors and information can be obtained from him. Hope the EAG will support this opportunity.

John is teaching an en plein air workshop coming up.  It is the Southern IL workshop 23rd to 25 of this month. EAG member, Sandra Lautrup, is one of his students…never too late to join in ….call: 217-868-5948…   3 day workshop is located in scenic DuBois, IL.

Jan Von Bokel is teaching a one day watercolor class on flowers for the park district. The class will be held at the Hendelmeyer Building on Monday, March 21tst from 6-9 P.M. Supplies will be provided. Cost of the class is $20. To register call the Effingham Park District.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW for FALL WEEKEND RETREAT – Hickory Lodge, DuBois Center – October 21 – 23, 2011 The weekend retreat will start at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening with instructor programs. Instruction will be Saturday (morning, afternoon, and evening) and Sunday (morning and a

SPRING WORKSHOP RETREATS – Held at DuBois Center May 23 – 25, 2011 This retreat will start with Monday lunch and end at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Two nights lodging, seven meals, and instruction in one of the offered workshops are included for the fee of $195.00. Instructor programs